Remembrance Day

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Every once and a while the Boss impresses the h*ll out of me. A Mother whose Son was killed in the line of Duty in Afghanistan came in looking to have some pieces framed and the boss really put his heart and soul into the projects. I was updating our webpage this week and I decided to place a Remembrance Day Tribute on the page and utilized a photo of one of the pieces. The next day I recieved this email:
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Thank you so much for the wonderful tribute you have given Joel by hosting his picture in honour of Remembrance Day. It means so much to see he won’t be forgotten and that he and the others, past and present, are honoured!

The frames are our treasures that will be passed down to my children and their children. Once we’re all gone, they are being bequeathed to Canada’s War Museum.

Thank you once again. Words can not possibly convey how I feel about the work you did and the dignity in which it is presented.

Sherry Clark
Mother of Private Joel Vincent Wiebe
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Remembrance day is November 11th here in Canada. Have a look at the pieces but more importantly though take the time to learn more about Joel Vincent Wiebe and the sacrifice he made by visiting the link below.

http://www.legacy.com/CAN/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=89374345
 

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Beautiful frames. I especially like the one with the medal, as it looks like that frame can be opened and the medal removed, if desired.

Thanks for the link. It is sad to see anyone, especially one so young, die in the line of duty.

It must have made your day to read the e-mail from the Private's mother. It is moments like those that makes framing rewarding.
 
Yes, the medal can be removed so his Mother can wear it. It is the Memorial Cross, also known as the Silver Cross and it was created to honour the mothers and widows of fallen Canadian soldiers.
 
Beautiful job. The colors are perfect, the design respectful and subtle. I'm printing this one out to save. I keep an idea book in the staff lounge area for inspiration.
 
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